Let me tell you a little secret: the first time I made Cherries Jubilee, I did it for someone I was trying to impress. We’d …
Delia Smith Apple Sauce
I don’t know about you, but the smell of simmering apples always reminds me of two things: roast pork and Sundays. The kind of Sundays …
Mary Berry Red Rice Salad
There’s something quietly lovely about a salad that doesn’t try too hard. This one — Mary Berry’s Red Rice Salad — is exactly that. It’s …
James Martin Sausage And Apple Casserole
The first time I made this, I was in an “empty fridge but full heart” kind of mood. It was a Thursday, damp and grey, …
Nigella Quick Chilli
There’s something so deeply satisfying about a one-pot wonder, especially when you’re low on energy but high on hunger. I first made this quick chilli …
Nigella Mars Bar Cake
The first time I made this cake, I was half-hungover and dangerously low on willpower. It was a Sunday, and the rain hadn’t stopped since …
Nigella Tagliata Steak
There’s something about slicing into a ribeye that’s been kissed by a smoking hot pan — all caramelised and crusty on the outside, pink and …
James Martin Lyonnaise Potatoes
Alright, I’ll be honest with you—I used to think potatoes were just… potatoes. Boring unless you threw cheese on them or deep-fried them into chips. …
Mary Berry Orange And Almond Cake
There’s something quite magical about a cake that starts by boiling whole oranges. Not zesting. Not juicing. Boiling them. The first time I came across …
Nigella Yorkshire Pudding
Right, so here’s the truth—I didn’t grow up in a home where Yorkshire puddings were treated like royalty. They were a bit of an afterthought. …